Athletic Trainer
Core
Provides evidence-based athletic health care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes and student athletes in a sports medicine outreach program.
Role type
Certified Athletic Trainer (IC)
Builds
Comprehensive health care programs for patients, clients, and athletes
Domain
Sports Medicine / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, injury/illness prevention, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, patient triage, data collection and reporting, equipment fitting, pre-game preparation, rehabilitation planning, medical clearance determination
Preferred skills
Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Technologies
Athletic training modalities and equipment
Responsibilities
Triage patients and provide instruction; evaluate athletes' physical condition and progress; operate treatment headquarters at practice and game sites; prepare players for practice and games; plan and implement pre-season physical examinations; rehabilitate injured players from onset through return to competition; maintain cleanliness of athletic facilities; attend educational classes and professional meetings